Erika Hopkins

Hello my lovely readers! My brain feels a bit scattered these days as I’ve gone between a crazy heavy work schedule (14 hour days!) to a fan convention in Vancouver (Canada) and then straight into a week of vacation and lounging by the pool (trying desperately) to get a tan before summer officially came toContinue reading

Positivity Challenge Day 2

I was challenged by a facebook friend to write 3 positive things fir 5 straight days and I decided to start the challenge on my facebook but continue it here (so I don’t overwhelm anyone AND still accept the challenge). This is going to be 4 days of a simple list of things that I’mContinue reading “Positivity Challenge Day 2”

28th year

Erika: Today you turn 28 years old and seeing that number written on the page feels odd. But you are writing a letter in the third person so you’re clearly an odd person already 🙂 Here is a letter to myself about what the past year has been and what hopes I have for theContinue reading “28th year”

Counting Down the End of Summer

Life has been extremely full these past few weeks with my full-time job picking up speed, my friend’s passing, and everything that’s happened in between…but I did want to update you on a few things I’ve got going on! 1. My friend’s Memorial Service was on Saturday and I unfortunately wasn’t be able to go.Continue reading “Counting Down the End of Summer”

Until we meet again…

Today’s post isn’t fun or silly. Today I write from a solemn and somber place in my heart. I want this blog to be a mixture of both happy and sad (and all that’s in the middle) because isn’t that how we all experience life? Today is also another installment of Faith Friday in the form of aContinue reading “Until we meet again…”

10 Facts

Feeling like I should do a fun post to sort-of introduce myself to any new readers that might be checking out my blog for the first time! And for any longtime readers or family/friends just stopping by, these may be eye-opening NEW facts for you too 😉 Plus people really seem to love lists now-a-daysContinue reading “10 Facts”

Communication 101

I seem to be in a season of constantly thinking about friendship and what it means to be a good friend. This was definitely the focus of my brief time in counseling while I was struggling through depression over the past 9 months and my intense analyzing of friendship has continued even after counseling hasContinue reading “Communication 101”

Bloglovin’ Yo

Inspired by Zoella‘s blog and her FAQ page, I decided to join Bloglovin‘ and find other bloggers to reach out and connect with as I pursue writing for my blog more seriously…and it was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. I have found some pretty awesome (and fancy) bloggers out there andContinue reading “Bloglovin’ Yo”

Commitment

“You are just afraid of commitment” A friend of mine said this to me back when we were in college and it was bizarre to hear those words said about me to my face. I never considered myself a person who feared commitment, but ever since she called that out in me, I have beenContinue reading “Commitment”

When Doctors Attack

Feeling violated by a doctor is never good. I recently visited my doctor for a yearly checkup to make sure everything is in the right place and working as it should, you know being an adult and all. My normal doctor was out on maternity leave so I settled for another doctor because I didn’tContinue reading “When Doctors Attack”